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Audrey Harvey

Audrey Harvey

Sep 12, 2023

Audrey M. Harvey, 95, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:30 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim website, Facebook and YouTube pages.  Burial will follow at...

Shirley Ann Brown

Shirley Ann Brown

Sep 5, 2023

 



Shirley Ann Brown, 84 of Wayland, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Parkview Home in Wayland.

A celebration of her life will be 11:00AM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Eicher Mennonite Church. Burial of her cremains will follow at the Eicher Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00PM, Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Beatty Funeral Home...

Kelvin "Kelly" Jay Slagel

Kelvin "Kelly" Jay Slagel

Aug 30, 2023

 

A Celebration of Life for Kelvin “Kelly” J. Slagel, 68, of Wayland, IA, will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church south of Wayland, with Pastor David Boshart officiating. The service will be available via Livestream through the Sugar Creek Facebook page. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Janelle Faunce Raupp

Janelle Faunce Raupp

Aug 26, 2023

 

Janelle F. Raupp, 69, of Pennsylvania, died Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Her body has been cremated and the family will hold a private gathering. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to the Kalona Public Library, 510 C Ave, Kalona, IA 52247. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is...

Stephen A Topping

Stephen A Topping

Aug 24, 2023

 

Stephen A. Topping, 74, of Washington, Iowa, was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,

and friend. He went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 24, 2023, after a long battle with vascular dementia.

 

He was born to Margaret and Fred Topping on May 2, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio. After graduating from

Piketon High School in Piketon,...

Daniel Edward Murphy

Daniel Edward Murphy

Aug 21, 2023

 

 

Daniel E. Murphy, 66, of Oxford, passed from this life on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.  His body has been cremated and a celebration of his life will Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 1 - 4PM, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 225 Highway 1 West, Iowa City. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral...

Edwin Junior Saltzman

Edwin Junior Saltzman

Aug 20, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Junior Saltzman. Along with the sadness, however, there is the joyful knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and that we will see him again. Ed passed away peacefully at his home in Bakersfield on August 20, 2023, at the age of 97.

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Douglas Frederick

Douglas Frederick

Aug 13, 2023

 

Doug Frederick, 67, of Joetown, passed from this life on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Highland Ridge Care Facility in Williamsburg, from complications of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. A funeral will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church in rural Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at...

Jerry Joseph Short

Jerry Joseph Short

Aug 13, 2023

 

 

Jerry J. Short, 57, of Wayland, died from injuries sustained in a tractor accident on Sunday, August 13, 2023. 

 

A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow at North Hill Cemetery north of Wayland. The family will greet friends from 4 –...

Joanne Roth

Joanne Roth

Aug 12, 2023

Joanne Roth, 86, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Washington Mennonite Church will host a visitation 4-7 PM on Friday, August 18 and a memorial service 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim website, Facebook, and YouTube pages....

Mary Elizabeth Waldschmidt

Mary Elizabeth Waldschmidt

Jul 30, 2023

 

Mary E. (Gase) Waldschmidt, 86, of Lone Tree, formerly of Riverside, passed from this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside with Father Bill Roush officiating. The service will be available via Livestream...

Jeffrey Lynd McGee

Jeffrey Lynd McGee

Jul 29, 2023

 

Jeffrey Lynd McGee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Keota Care Center following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.   A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with Pastor Doug Tinnes officiating. The service will be available via...

John William Huntley

John William Huntley

Jul 27, 2023

 

John W. Huntley, 44, of Kalona, passed from this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home in Kalona. He has been cremated and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established to benefit John’s young daughter. Donations can be sent to the Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home at PO...

Roger W. "Catfish" Fairchild

Roger W. "Catfish" Fairchild

Jul 15, 2023

 

 

Roger W. “Catfish” Fairchild, 78 of Washington died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington.

His body has been cremated and a Celebration of his Life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at  the Coralville American Legion in Coralville, Iowa. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Roger was born January 11,...

Karole Jane Miller

Karole Jane Miller

Jul 12, 2023

Karole Jane Miller, 80 of Wayland, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa.

Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland with Pastor Ben Linville officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Anthony Jay Leichty

Anthony Jay Leichty

Jul 6, 2023

 

Anthony Jay Leichty, 66, of Craig, AK, formally of the Wayland area, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Washington Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, July 10, 2023, at the church where...

Harold Glen Wagler

Harold Glen Wagler

Jul 2, 2023

Harold G. “Rusty” Wagler, 92, of Kalona, formerly of Washington, passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Washington Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. A private...

Scott A. Wagg

Scott A. Wagg

Jun 29, 2023



Scott A. Wagg, 59, of Washington, died June 29, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital and Clinics. His body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held 5:30 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 2351 290th St. Washington, IA. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Harrison Cemetery in Wapello, IA....

Marty Alan Johnson

Marty Alan Johnson

Jun 27, 2023

Marty Alan Johnson, 65, of Washington, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home. His body has been cremated and a private graveside service at the Elm Grove Cemetery will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Marty was born September...

Eugena "Lou" Ann Stumpf

Eugena "Lou" Ann Stumpf

Jun 25, 2023

 

 

Eugena A. “Lou” Stumpf, 90, of Kalona, passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. Burial will follow at the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday,...

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